Showing posts with label "Rio de Janeiro". Show all posts
Showing posts with label "Rio de Janeiro". Show all posts

Friday, October 2, 2009

Rio wins right to host the 2016 Olympics


I am totally ecstatic with the win of the bid to host the 2016 Olympics! This was a very emotional moment for me, as it made me feel nostalgic of my home country. "President Lula" gave a very passionate speech and indeed confirming the theme (at least according to my book) of the the next Olympics in Rio: Live with Passion! Indeed, he showed what a passionate Brazilian citizen can be! Just goes to show you, the influence Brazil has gained-- they truly are a rising global power- in my opinion at least!


Here's some links to some of the online news: